The tour guide will wait for you at Beijing airport. After warm welcome, you will be transferred to check in the hotel we have reserved for you. Free at your own leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 2
Beijing
Start your Beijing sightseeing after buffet breakfast in hotel. Visit Tianamen Square, the world’s largest public square, capable of holding up to 1 million people. Passing through the“Gate of Heavenly Peace”, under the famed portrait of Chairman Mao, you will arrive at Forbidden City, the permanent residence of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1912). Then visit Academy of Chinese Medical Science and get to know the profound Chinese traditional pharmaceutical culture. Enjoy Peking Roast Duck for dinner.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3
Beijing
Breakfast at Hotel.
The Great Wall will be the highlight today, take your time and explore the “Juyong Pass”, used to be military stronghold. Then proceed to the main venues of Beijing Olympics. Exterior view of Bird’s Nest and Water Cubes. In the afternoon, you will visit the magnificent Summer Palace, the existing largest royal garden in the world, well-known for its large-scale and priceless collection of cultural artifacts. A Jade Factory and a Cloisonné Factory are also listed on today's visiting schedule. This evening you will attend the famous Kongfu show “Legend of Kongfu”.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Beijing - Shanghai - Suzhou
Breakfast at Hotel.
Take flight to Shanghai, and upon arrival travel by motor-coach to Suzhou which is often referred, by the Chinese, as the "Venice of the East". Suzhou is a 2500-year-old city renowned the world over for its traditional gardens, ancient canals and silk production. Visit one of the classical gardens, the Couple Garden, then enjoy a boat cruise along the Grand Canal, and at end of this day, visit the most famous Silk Factory of Suzhou.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5
Beijing - Shanghai - Suzhou
Breakfast at Hotel.
Today you will travel to Wuzhen one of the Great Four Towns in Jiangnan, with a history of over 7000 years. And even the name of the town can be traced back to some 1140 years ago. There are tens of water towns in Jiangnan, but Wuzhen is the only one that the Grand Canal passes. All the architectures are well preserved to its original appearance of Ming and Qing Dynasty (1368-1912). Residences were built just at the riverside and the town is connected by over 30 ancient bridges.Proceed to Hangzhou after Wuzhen tour. Attend amazing show The Night of West Lake after dinner of Hangzhou dishes.
Meals: Lunch.
Day 6
Hangzhou - Shanghai
Breakfast at Hotel.
Since long time ago in China, Hangzhou has been dubbed as Paradise on the Earth. This morning, you will take a boat cruising on the picturesque West Lake - the soul of Hangzhou. Then proceed to Meijiawu, a village of over 600 years history, Encircled by hills blanketed with tea trees, Meijiawu is famous for Dragon Well Tea, the best green tea in China. Taste authentic dragon well tea and experience Chinese tea culture here. After lunch travel to Shanghai, visit People's Square, the heart location of Shanghai city. Just walking distance from the square is Shanghai Museum displaying collection of Chinese ancient arts. Later, you will visit Xin Tian Di. Literally means "New Heaven and Earth", it is Shanghai's trendiest lifestyle destination. Fashion shops, cafes, bars and clubs are opened here, attracting both stylish locals and sightseeing visitors. Today’s dinner will on your own.
Meals: Lunch.
Day 7
Shanghai
Breakfast at Hotel.
Start the day by visiting City God Temple bazaar, used to be central shrine for Taoist worship, but now more as tourist spot with kinds of yummy snack food as well as featured handcrafts. Also this morning you will visit Yu Garden, Shanghai No.1 classical garden. Next stop is the bustling Nanjing Road. In the afternoon you will be driven to visit the Bund, a waterfront area renowned as Gallery of World Architecture. Along this 1500-meter waterfront, there are 52 buildings of various architectural styles such as Romanesque, Baroque, Neo-Classical, Beaux-Arts, Gothic and Renaissance. After dinner you will enjoy the night cruise on the Huangpu River to enjoy the city’s enthralling night scenery. A Jewelry Exhibition Center is also on today's visiting list. Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8
Shanghai
Breakfast at Hotel.
Free at your own leisure till the hotel check-out time (before 12:00 noon). Transfer from hotel to airport will be available at 09:00am.
Included:
- Hotel accommodation (7 nights in 4 or 5-star hotels);
- Buffet breakfasts in hotels;
- Coach transportation in each city;
- Meals of China delicacy as specified in itinerary;
- English-speaking tour guide service;
- Entry tickets of tourist sites as indicated in itinerary;
Not Included:
- Int'l airfare /airport tax / fuel surcharge
- China Visa
- Travel Insurance (recommended);
- Additional tours;
- Tipping to the tour guide or the driver
- China internal flight tickets:
- Flight from Beijing to Shanghai : Economy-class tickets $275/adult and US$160 for child under 12 years.
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